About Maia Ashkenazi
Surface Designer and Artist • Based in the San Francisco Bay Area
As a surface designer, I create original patterns and artwork for textiles, home décor, wallpaper, stationery, and other lifestyle products.
My work combines analog techniques (such as printmaking, collage, and drawing) with digital design tools. I enjoy translating tactile, handmade artwork into refined, production-ready designs while maintaining the character and spontaneity of the original marks.
With a BA in Digital Media and Fine Art, and a professional background in graphic design, I bring a strong understanding of color, composition, and design principles. My experience also includes product-based business ownership and business operations, giving me a practical understanding of how ideas move from concept through development and into the real world.
I am drawn to the interplay of organic vs. geometric forms, nature vs. man-made, historical ornament vs contemporary abstract expressionism. I’m particularly interested in the tension between structure and spontaneity, and in creating designs that feel layered, tactile, and thoughtfully composed.
At the heart of my practice is a love of color, shape, and line. I aim to create work that feels warm, considered, and uplifting, while still leaving room for curiosity, texture, and a little unexpectedness.
Print Design · Pattern Development · Color & Composition · Analog Printmaking · Paper and Digital Collage · Illustration · Adobe Creative Suite · Pre-Press / Production